22 Home Remedies for Tinnitus

November 10, 2014

4 min read

Tinnitus can be characterized as a noise, sizzling, or ringing in the ears. It can also include whistling, buzzing or hissing, and may occur in a constant or intermittent manner. It is one of the most common problems, which is found in 1 out of every 5 people all across the world. Tinnitus is not a condition that can be caused on its own, but it’s actually a symptom of a primary situation. It is not a serious problem, but it worsens with aging. However, it can be cured with home remedies.

It’s hard to point-out a specific reason for tinnitus. There are a number of conditions that may cause tinnitus. Some of them include hearing loss, damage to the nerve endings in the inner ear, damaged ear drums, jaw joint disorders, high cholesterol, tumors, ageing, exposure to loud noise, foreign matter or wax in the ear, high or low blood pressure, diabetes, neck injury, head injury, certain medication (sedatives, anti-depressants, aspirin, etc.) and even allergies.

The symptoms of tinnitus involve different types of phantom noises in your ears when no external sound is actually present. These noises include buzzing, ringing, roaring, hissing, and clicking.

Are you also amongst the thousands of people who are annoyed of those buzzing sounds in your ears? Try some easy-to-use home remedies.

1. Onion

Take an onion and crush it to make a paste. Press this paste using a sieve to extract the juice and pour 2 drops of it in your ear.

2. Oils

Make use of certain oils such as cypress, lemon, rose or rosemary oil for massage, aromatherapy, or you may even use them in a vaporizer to help increase blood circulation.

Deficiency of zinc may lead to tinnitus and various other types of hearing loss (sensorineural). So, intake of certain foods that are enriched in zinc may prove out to be beneficial in treating tinnitus. Foods that are good source of zinc are spinach, collards, papaya, cucumbers,brussels sprouts, endive, string beans, prunes, cowpeas, and asparagus.

Intake of certain potassium, magnesium, manganese, and amino acids rich foods as well as eating foods rich in vitamins A, B, C, and E supplements, and bioflavonoids, encourages blood circulation and aids in minimizing the ringing caused in the ears.

4. Glycerin

To stop the ringing sound in your ears, mix 1 teaspoon each of glycerin and salt with 1 pint of warm water. Pour the solution in a nasal spray bottle and spray it in each nostril. Let it drain into the back of the throat. Repeat the process 3 times a day.

5. Hydrogen Peroxide

Put a few drops of hydrogen peroxide in the ear and allow the surplus fluid to flow out. This will soften the wax present in your ear. Alternatively, you can also make use of mineral oil. Carry out the same process for a couple of days.

6. Normal Water

Fill a bowl and a rubber bulb syringe with normal water. Bend your head over the bowl and hold it for some time. Then squirt the water into one ear canal with the help of a rubber bulb syringe. Turn your head a little allowing the water to run out of the ear. Repeat the same process with the other ear. Now, dry your ear using a little alcohol or hair dryer after showering or removing wax.

Herbal Remedies to Cure Tinnitus

8. Fenugreek Seeds

Prepare herbal tea by adding fenugreek seeds to the boiling water. Sip it daily. This may prove out to be the best remedy to reduce the uneasiness of tinnitus.

9. Basil Leaves

Take some basil leaves and crush them into a paste. Press this prepared paste on a sieve, in order to extract the juice. Heat it till it becomes warm. Then, put 2 drops of it in the affected ear. Repeat the same process 2 times a day.

10. Herbal Tinctures

You may use black cohosh in the form of tincture; in case, tinnitus is caused due to pressure in the head or blood congestion. Additionally, you can also use feverfew tincture or leaves (but do not take it if you are breastfeeding, pregnant, or if you are taking blood-thinning drugs, and do not give to small childeren). If tinnitus is due to high blood pressure or poor circulation, you may take hawthorn tincture.

11. Ginkgo Biloba

Take a supplement of ginkgo biloba to reduce dizziness linked with tinnitus. It not only improves blood circulation, but also strengthens your memory.

12. Chinese Herbs

Rhubarb and Coptis Combination (San-huang-hsieh-hsin-tang): You may try these herbs if tinnitus is caused as a result of hypertension.

Major bupleurum: This herb is recommended for obese.

Rehmannia eight: Good option for the elderly.

13. Mistletoe Tea

Intake mistletoe tea to improve the flow of blood in your body. Mix 3 teaspoons of mistletoe herb in 3 cups of cold water and let it stand overnight. Next morning, simply strain, heat and sip this tea, without adding any sugar.

14. Plantain

Fresh plantain extract is one of the best herbal remedies for the ears. Alternatively, drink two tablespoons of juice 3 times a day for six weeks. You may also rinse your ears with calendula or plantain infusion.

Note – To avoid chilling, dry your ears well by using a cotton swab.

15. Goldenseal

This herb may be useful in some cases of tinnitus. Alternatively, you may also use 1:1 combination of black cohosh and goldenseal.

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